1979 BMW 725 vs. 1995 Venturi 400
To start off, 1995 Venturi 400 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 725 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1979 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 725.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 725 | 1995 Venturi 400 | |
Make | BMW | Venturi |
Model | 725 | 400 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2500 mm |